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SUMMARY:VRA Seminar November 2023
DESCRIPTION:2024 – The Year Ahead in Automotive Remarketing\nOn Tuesday 21 November 2023\, The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) will hold its Annual Seminar. \nTaking place at The Slate\, Warwick University\, and with the theme of “2024: The Year Ahead in Automotive and Remarketing\,” it will look at current and new issues affecting the sector over three sessions. \n\nThe macroeconomic picture and motor industry market analysis\nCurrent challenges facing the remarketing and auto retail sector\nFuture trends and new thinking\n\nPhilip Nothard\, chair at the VRA\, said: “Our Seminar is one of the high points of the motor industry calendar\, attracting close to 200 delegates\, and we are very pleased to be able to hold the event for the second time since the start of the pandemic. \n“The speakers are of a very high quality and we are sure will provide a high level of insight into what 2024 holds for the remarketing sector. Speakers announced to date include: \n\nGraeme Chaplin\, the Bank of England’s agent for the West Midlands\, presenting on the UK’s economic outlook for next year\nAbdul Chowdhury\, head of vehicle policy at OZEV\, will be looking at the latest developments in the EV regulatory framework\nJohn O’Hanlon\, CEO of Waylands Group\, will be examining how dealers are fighting to maintain margins\, maximise profits and deal with new manufacturer approaches to dealership relationships\nLouis Piper\, professor of battery innovation at the Faraday Institute\, will be presenting on his organisation’s latest research into EV battery degradation.\nBrian Steinhauser\, CEO at PAVE and Shane Ennis\, co-founder and chief product officer at Sweep\, will jointly look at the potential role of artificial intelligence in used vehicle appraisal.\nSteve Bridge\, managing director at eStar\, will examine the emerging picture for used electric vans\nGraeme Potts\, CEO\, at Eden Motor Group\, will speak on the future for franchised dealers\nMatt Freeman\, consulting specialist at cap hpi\, will present his organisation’s latest research on EV volumes entering the used market\nNick Chadaway managing director at DMN Logistics\, will explain the importance of delivering EVs fully charged.”\n\nThis is a FREE event. Tickets are available to all motor industry professionals. \nPlease register for your tickets as soon as possible on https://bit.ly/VRA211123.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-seminar-november-2023/
LOCATION:The Slate\, Warwick University\, Coventry CV4 7SH\, Coventry\, \, Coventry CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:VRA Seminar
DESCRIPTION:VRA SEMINAR 2019 – 2020 VISION – SPONSORED BY CAZANA \nTime: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm\nDate: Wednesday 27 November 2019\nVenue – The Slate\, Warwick University\, Coventry CV4 7SH \nRegister for the VRA Seminar here: bit.ly/vra2711. \nWe’re pleased to announce details about this year’s VRA seminar\, which is being sponsored by Cazana. \nCalled “2020 Vision\,” it will take a wide-ranging look at issues likely to affect the used car and van markets next year\, ranging from a possible recession and Brexit through to the latest in online retailing and maintaining dealer margins\, as well as examining future mobility and consumer behaviour. \nThe event will take place at The Slate\, Warwick University on Wednesday 27th November\, and there are free places for up to 150 delegates. Registration is now available at bit.ly/vra2711 to all VRA members and anyone who works in the automotive sector\, and we would encourage you to register for your place as soon as possible. \nSam Watkins\, chair at the VRA\, said: “It is no exaggeration to say that the factors being faced by the remarketing sector into the next year are unprecedented in their scope and scale. \n“At a macroeconomic level\, we have the highly unpredictable effects of Brexit\, at a vehicle level we have electric cars starting to arrive in the sector in larger numbers\, while in retailing we have everything from increased online presence through to mobility solutions. \n“Taken together\, these subjects could bring about genuinely structural changes to remarketing. What we will be doing is looking at the picture in a format that is designed to be fast and informative\, providing as much information as possible within a day to VRA members and other delegates ranging from fleets to manufacturers and dealers to leasing companies.” \nRupert Pontin\, Director of Insight at Cazana\, added: “We’re very excited to be part of this year’s seminar and pleased to be working with the VRA on 2020 Vision. Our award-winning realtime technology has the potential to help many businesses in the remarketing sector navigate next year more effectively and make better margins. We are looking forward to using this exciting day to get our vision across to this important industry audience at this time of political and economic uncertainty and change.” \nDetails on speakers will be released later this month. \nTo register for the VRA Seminar on Wednesday 27 November 2019 go to: bit.ly/vra2711. \nAbout our sponsors: \nCazana is a disruptive force in the field of vehicle data and valuations. Adopting a novel new methodology\, Cazana uses big data and AI instead of sampled data and editing to produce an impartial\, accurate view of every vehicle’s value\, provenance and market position.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-6/
LOCATION:The Slate\, Warwick University\, Coventry CV4 7SH\, Coventry\, \, Coventry CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Geldards\, Pride Pl\, Derby\, DE24 8QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190710T130000
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Following the AGM\, confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: \n\nRupert Pontin\, Cazana provides an update on the first half of 2019 and what to expect from the rest of the year.\nDavid Bailey\, professor of business economics at the Birmingham Business School\, University of Birmingham will speak on how Brexit is affecting the motor industry\, as well as looking at the likely implications of a variety of future scenarios.\nMike Jones\, chairman of automotive business specialist ASE Global\, will examine the state of the new and used car and van markets so far in 2019\, and look at how they are set to develop over the remainder of the year and into 2020.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-4/
LOCATION:BCA Perry Barr\, College Rd\, Birmingham\, B44 8DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: \n\nNick King of Auto Trader looks at emerging ownership and access models for new and used cars\, ranging from personal leasing through to subscription and peer to peer hiring.\nRichard Hollis of Jardine Motors Group brings a retailer perspective\, explaining how new online technology is changing the car sales process and how this affects the ways in which the company deals with the remarketing sector.\nSam Watkins\, VRA Chair and Kay Hudson of International Vehicle Solutions provide an update on the VRA’s plans to introduce a range of remarketing safety initiatives.\nJayson Whittington of Glass’s Guide provides an overview of current new and used market trends and how these areas are likely to develop over the next few months.\n\nPlease\, could you confirm that you will be attending by e-mailing info@thevra.co.uk.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Auto Trader\, 1\, Tony Wilson Place\, First Street\,\, Manchester\, M15 4FN
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T082600Z
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: \n\nDean Bowkett of Bowkett Consulting\, who will report on the latest developments in the leasing sector\nPaul Harrison of Leasing.com will be looking at key issues affecting both business and personal leasing\nNigel Dann of Anglia UK will speak on changing attitudes towards PCP/vehicle termination collection and damage.\nDerren Martin of cap hpi – latest market update\nWe’ll also have discussions on other hot topics\n\nIf you haven’t already\, please confirm that you will be attending.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:GEFCO\, Central Boulevard\, Prologis Park\, Coventry\, \, CV6 4BX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190123T130000
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: \n\nPresentation: UK EV drivers for change – Ian Featherstone\, Energy Saving Trust\n\nIan will outline the background drivers for EV and hybrid adoption\, vehicle and charging developments\, the EST’s engagement with the remarketing sector\, and the challenges and opportunities of selling used hybrids and EVs. \n\nPresentation: Business challenges to meet EV shift – Steve Scofield\, Institute of Motor Industry\n\nSteve will then look at the skills needed across the UK to meet changing job roles related to EVs within the remarketing and garage sectors\, best practice examples deployed by UK businesses\, and Government support regarding zero emissions. \n\nMarket update: Jayson Whittington – Glass’s Guide  \n\nPlease confirm attendance by emailing info@thevra.co.uk.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Fleet Auction Group\, Stephenson Industrial Estate\, Brindley Rd\, Coalville\, Leicester\, LE67 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181122T150000
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SUMMARY:VRA 2018 Seminar
DESCRIPTION:“The Challenges of 2019” \nCranmore Park Exhibition Centre\, Solihull\n22 November 2018 \nSponsored by Manheim \nWe’re pleased to announce the VRA’s annual seminar for this year. \n“The Challenges of 2019” is designed to provide a complete briefing about all of the major trends and legislative changes affecting businesses involved in car and van remarketing including fleets\, dealers and suppliers in a compact\, four-hour format. \nKey speakers confirmed include: \n\nJonathan Butler of Geldards on the latest ASA developments for dealers\nJason King of KeeResources on WLTP\nOwen Edwards of Grant Thornton on dealer economics\nPhilip Nothard of Manheim on fuel trends\nPaul Marchment of Arval on hydrogen cars\nMore will be announced soon\n\nGlenn Sturley\, chair at the VRA\, said: “We adopted this conference format last year in order to provide the maximum amount of useful information in the shortest time. It worked very well and was very popular\, attracting more than 100 delegates. \n“The fact is that 2019 looks set to be another difficult year in the remarketing sector\, with issues ranging from Brexit at a macroeconomic level ranging to the impact of WLTP throughout the motor industry. \n“So\, once again\, we are aiming to deliver a detailed overview designed to help everyone who works in remarketing plan more successfully for the year ahead. We’d also like to thank Manheim\, whose sponsorship makes this event possible.” \nLaura Lunn\, marketing director at Manheim\, said: “The VRA plays a crucial role in our industry and their annual seminar is quickly becoming established as a ‘must attend’ event on the remarketing calendar. As well as joining the panel of speakers\, we’ll also be sharing the latest thoughts and insights from our Experience Better white paper series. This is an incredibly dynamic time for the remarketing sector and this is a superb forum at which to stimulate the debate.” \nAttendance at the conference is free to anyone who is working in any part of the automotive sector\, so you are welcome to bring along colleagues. \nBook up early to secure your place by e-mailing info@thevra.co.uk.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-member-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Cranmore Park Conference & Exhibition Centre Cranmore Ave\, Shirley\, Solihull B90 4LE\, Cranmore Ave\, Shirley\, Solihull\, B90 4LE
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T140000
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SUMMARY:VRA Member Meeting September
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: \n\nWill 2019 be the year of the used van? – James Davis of Manheim looks at the current factors affecting the LCV sector and explains why next year could mark a peak for the used van market.\nBattered\, bruised but not beaten: the car retailer’s view – Karl Davis of Coachworks Consulting offers a range of new ideas on how to get the most out of used car retailing plus an update on other areas of dealer best practice.\nCurrent market update – Rupert Pontin of Cazana delivers an in-depth analysis of the latest used car market statistics and developments\, providing the information you need to make informed and responsible business decisions.\n\nIf you have any agenda items please let us know by return.
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-members-meeting-september/
LOCATION:Manheim\, Bath Ln\, Bruntingthorpe\, Lutterworth\, LE17 5QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130047
CREATED:20180502T121547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T120520Z
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SUMMARY:VRA Members Meeting July
DESCRIPTION:Introduction and ASA ruling update – Jonathan Butler\, Geldards\n\n\nPresentation: How to thrive in a competitive marketplace – Nick King\, AutoTrader\n\n\nDigital transformation is all well and good but many of us tend to see additional complexity. If things are easy we’re more likely to do it more often.\nWe use SMS because it’s easy\, Amazon has 34 million products but we just see what’s relevant to us. In automotive\, buying a car is complex enough without thinking about finance\, what are the winners doing today to make it easy?\nWho else is using emerging technology to change business\, make a different and improve customer experiences? What can we learn from them?\n\n\nPresentation: Current state of the online motor retail in the UK – Rob Severs\, iVendi\n\n\nOverview of the latest in-depth research into online motor retail\nLook into the current attitudes of car buyers\, dealers and manufacturers in this fast develop sector of the market\nHow are these attitudes likely to develop or change in the medium term?\n\n\nMarket update: Derren Martin – CAP HPI\n\n\nThe new and used car market\nThe impact of alternative fuel vehicles on the sector\nMarket discussion from a defleet\, remarketing and retail perspective\n\n 
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-members-meeting-july/
LOCATION:Geldards\, Pride Pl\, Derby\, DE24 8QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180606T140000
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SUMMARY:VRA AGM and June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters at the meeting will be – \n\nBeth Davies\, CAP-HPI – High Level Overview of WLPT\nPaul Smith\, RLA Group – What’s Fuelling Buyers Car Purchasing Decisions\nGlyn Fisher\, BEN – The Support Service for the Automotive Industry\n\nAGM details are now confirmed\, click here for more information – AGM Notice
URL:https://thevra.co.uk/event/vra-agm-june-meeting/
LOCATION:BCA Perry Barr\, College Rd\, Birmingham\, B44 8DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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